Surprise U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps in downtown Los Angeles prompted fierce pushback from elected officials and protesters.

Members of the national guard have descended on Los Angeles, after Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 troops to assist on an immigration crackdown – against the wishes of California state authorities.

City officials condemned the use of non-lethal incendiary devices to control the crowds, saying it did nothing but disturb the peace.

National Guardsmen called up by President Donald Trump to curb the demonstrations arrived Sunday morning, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he might send in U.S. Marines if necessary to aid them.

We all collectively have to object to this madness,” said Huerta after his violent arrest for witnessing an ICE raid.

David Huerta was detained while documenting an immigration enforcement raid in downtown Los Angeles. Federal authorities said he was arrested on suspicion of interfering with federal officers.

Immigration raids Friday led to the arrests of dozens of people and caused hours of chaos in downtown L.A. Here is what we know so far.